I bought it new in 2004 or maybe 06. it was abt $4000. I also got the mega hoop, hoops A,B,C,D. I love this machine, for ME, and regular sewing. Sometimes when ME I have thread breakage prob.lems, but not everytime.
I would buy this machine again, any day.
I just saw the receipt this week but at the moment can't find it.
I use a USB stick to transfer designs from the computer to SEwing machine. Aslo later on hubs bought me Designers Gallery, but I have never used it.
if I find the receipt today I will let you know. If you are getting it from the original owner, I would say buy it.